LNG
Freeport LNG export plant in Texas (U.S.) on track to return to full power on Thursday
Freeport is one of the world's most closely watched LNG export plants because starts and stops of its operations often cause price swings in global gas markets.
Centrica frontrunner to buy National Grid's LNG terminal in $2 billion deal
British Gas owner Centrica and Energy Capital Partners are in talks to buy the Isle of Grain LNG terminal from National Grid in a deal valued at about 1.5 billion pounds ($2.03 billion)
Venture Global wins arbitration case against Shell over contracted LNG cargoes
The companies accused Venture Global of profiteering by selling commissioning cargoes at higher spot market prices, rather than at long-term contracted prices.
NextDecade secures $3 B funding from TotalEnergies, GIP for Rio Grande LNG project
U.S. LNG developer NextDecade said it will receive up to $3 billion in equity commitments from TotalEnergies and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) to finance the fourth liquefaction train at its Rio Grande LNG export project in Texas.
Russia's Arctic LNG 2 continue loadings with 4th sanctioned tanker
A LNG tanker targeted by U.S. sanctions has berthed at Russia's Arctic LNG 2 plant, the fourth such vessel to do so this year
Australia's Santos extends due diligence deadline for $18.7 billion ADNOC-led offer
Santos said it had extended the period of exclusive due diligence to an international consortium led by Abu Dhabi's National Oil Company (ADNOC), which had offered $18.7 billion for Australia's second biggest gas producer.
Coastal Bend LNG selects ConocoPhillips’ Optimized Cascade® Process technology
Coastal Bend LNG’s planned development includes multiple liquefaction trains, cogeneration, LNG storage tanks and export facilities.
New ‘well to water’ gas company Caturus aims to integrate fracking with LNG exports
The new company, called Caturus, is a tie up of two Kimmeridge investments — a Louisiana liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project called Commonwealth LNG, plus the fast-growing natural gas driller Kimmeridge Texas Gas.
U.S. natural gas futures steady as near-record output offsets high LNG exports
U.S. natural gas futures were little changed on Friday as near-record output and ample supplies in storage offset strong liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports and forecasts for the weather to remain hotter than normal through late August.
Israel's Leviathan signs $35-B natural gas supply deal with Egypt, lessening the need for LNG imports
Israel's Leviathan natural gas field has signed the largest export agreement in the country's history, worth up to $35 B to supply gas to Egypt.
Corinth Pipeworks wins supply contract for Greece–North Macedonia natural gas interconnector
Corinth Pipeworks announced its participation in the Greece–North Macedonia Natural Gas Interconnector, a milestone project that strengthens regional energy security, enhances cross-border connectivity, and supports the transition to a low-carbon energy future.
Cheniere and JERA sign long-term LNG sale and purchase agreement
Under the SPA, JERA has agreed to purchase approximately 1 metric MMtpy of LNG from Cheniere Marketing on a free-on-board basis from 2029 through 2050.
TotalEnergies will not invest in NextDecade’s Train 5 LNG project
TotalEnergies has decided not to invest in U.S. developer NextDecade's fifth LNG Rio Grande export facility in Texas or to buy LNG from its output
Gulfstream LNG receives FERC approval for 4-MMtpy Louisiana (U.S.) export project
Gulfstream LNG Development, LLC announced that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved Gulfstream LNG’s filing application to construct a 4-MMtpy onshore greenfield LNG export project
Samsung E&A awarded FEED contract for Inpex's Abadi LNG project
SAMSUNG E&A announced that it received Letter of Award for the front-end engineering design contract for the Indonesia INPEX Abadi Onshore LNG Project from INPEX Masela Ltd.
Eni, YPF finalize the requirements needed to reach FID for the 12-MMtpy Argentina LNG project
Eni and YPF have signed an agreement for the Argentina LNG project, defining the required steps to reach the final investment decision for the 12-MMtpy project.
Update: Inpex awards more contracts in engineering design for Indonesia's Abadi LNG project
In April, the firm launched a front-end engineering design (FEED) process to assess technical details and costs to build the facilities needed to extract and process natural gas from the Abadi gas field and convert it to LNG at an onshore plant.
Venture Global receives non-FTA approval for Calcasieu Pass LNG project (U.S.)
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright signed a final authorization for additional liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to non-free trade agreement (non-FTA) countries from Venture Global’s Calcasieu Pass project in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
Centrica secures investment stake in Gasrec helping boost UK bio-LNG ambitions
Centrica has secured a minority stake in Gasrec, the UK’s largest dual provider of bio-liquified natural gas (bio-LNG) and bio-compressed natural gas (bio-CNG) to the road transport sector.
Glenfarne receives final FSEIE for its 4-MMtpy Texas LNG project (U.S.), FID expected in November
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the final supplemental environmental impact statement for Texas LNG, the LNG export terminal being developed in the Port of Brownsville, Texas.
Inpex awards some contracts in engineering design for Indonesian LNG project
Japanese oil and gas explorer Inpex Corp said it has awarded a few contracts for early-stage design work for its $20-B Abadi LNG project in the Masela block in Indonesia.
Construction costs rise at Canada's Woodfibre LNG project
Construction costs at Canada's Woodfibre LNG project have increased, driving up capital costs for all partners involved, Canadian pipeline company Enbridge reported.
Commonwealth LNG selects Technip Energies for U.S. LNG project
U.S.-based Commonwealth LNG said it has chosen Technip Energies to provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for its 9.5-MMtpy LNG facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
Norway's Hammerfest LNG restarts after maintenance
The Hammerfest plant in Arctic Norway, also known as Melkoeya LNG, had been offline since April 22.
Malaysia agrees to boost tech, LNG purchases from U.S. as part of trade deal
State energy firm Petroliam Nasional Berhad will buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) worth $3.4 B a year, while Malaysia will commit to $70 B in cross-border investments in the United States over the next 5 yr to address the trade imbalance between the two countries.
ADNOC Gas signs 10-yr LNG supply agreement with Hindustan Petroleum Corp.
ADNOC Gas and its subsidiaries announced the signing of a Heads of Agreement with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to supply 0.5 million metric tons per year of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for a 10-year term.
Uniper and Tourmaline sign long-term natural gas supply agreement
Uniper and Tourmaline Oil Corp., Canada’s largest producer of natural gas, have finalized an 8-yr physical gas agreement for 80,000 metric million British thermal units (MMBtu) per day beginning in November 2028.
Russian LNG exports fell 4.5% year-on-year in January–July
The United States has imposed sanctions on companies and vessels linked to Russia's new Arctic LNG 2 plant because of the conflict in Ukraine, effectively freezing the project due to the difficulty for Moscow in finding buyers.
NextDecade sets September for final investment decision on Rio Grande LNG Train 5
The move follows its first long-term offtake deal for the fifth train and the execution of an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract.
Woodfibre LNG provides construction update for Canadian LNG project
A major milestone was achieved with the commencement of the project’s first permanent marine pile for the floating storage tank. This follows the successful placement of pipe racks and continued foundation work for LNG processing infrastructure.
- RWE strengthens partnerships with ADNOC and Masdar to enhance energy security in Germany and Europe
- TotalEnergies and Mozambique announce the full restart of the $20-B Mozambique LNG project
- Venture Global wins LNG arbitration case brought by Spain's Repsol
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor acquires Swiss rotating equipment maintenance company AST Turbo AG
- KBR awarded FEED for Coastal Bend LNG project
